A New York Review Children's Collection Original The Complete Bostock and Harris combines two delightful, suspenseful, and madly funny tales of Harris and the not-so-bright Bostock, a rollicking best-friend duo who've been through thick and thin together in eighteenth-century Brighton.In the "The Strange Affair of Adelaide Harris," the wily pair put their classics education to the test when they adopt the Spartan custom of exposing infants to the wild, leaving Harris's infant sister, Adelaide, to the elements. The boys hope a wolf will nourish and care for her, but their plan backfires in a riotous and clever turn of events.It is springtime in "The Night of the Comet," and in the days before Pigott's comet will pass over their town, Harris's and Bostock's thoughts turn to love. Bostock becomes enamored with Harris's sister Mary, while Harris falls in love with Captain Bostock's telescope. The two boys make a deal: Bostock will make off... Views: 23
Four short stories of men of power and the women they control. The Intern: When the young intern decides that she's tired of the sexy young president paying more attention to her colleagues, her ploy to get his attention by flirting backfires when he squires her away to his secret cabin for a wild weekend of debauchery. The President's Daughter: When he's called up to protect the first daughter Kevin Jackson is not amused. He's heard nightmare stories of the young girl's exploits, but that doesn't stop these two hotheaded lovers from giving into temptation. Having The Senator's Daughter: He'd rebuffed her three years ago when she was too young to understand what she wanted. Now she's back and finds herself sneaking into his room in the middle of the night. What's he to do when the spanking she so richly deserves doesn't sway her? The President's Secret: As a man of immense power, the single president needs a little more than a roll in the hay to get him off. He finds just what he needs in the arms of one of his senior advisors, only now his handlers are trying to force him to marry someone else. But who can he give up the sweet relief he's found in this one woman's arms? Views: 23
Ever since agent Daniel Myers had fled from Turkey with stolen secret papers vital for Western interests and entered Bulgaria, he had been aware of a certain disturbing atmosphere. Bulgaria was a place that was steeped in the old ways and ancient, dark gypsy beliefs and superstitions. A time-haunted land of mystery and evil in which the Western, modern way of life seemed to hold little sway. Things happened here. Inexplicably terrible things which were mentioned only in hushed whispers by frightened peasants. With his pursuers hot on his heels, and almost certain death awaiting him if he was caught, Myers took refuge with an isolated gypsy community—only to face an even greater peril that would challenge his sanity... Views: 23
Essentialism: a Life. Destiny. Fate. novel Views: 23
Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless Assassin's Guild, Celaena yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire, Sam.When Celaena's scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, she finds herself acting independently of his wishes—and questioning her own allegiance. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies alike, and discovers that she feels far more for Sam than just friendship. But by defying Arobynn's orders, Celaena risks unimaginable punishment, and with Sam by her side, he is in danger, too. They will have to risk it all if they hope to escape Arobynn's clutches—and if they fail, they'll lose not just a chance at freedom, but their lives . . .A prequel to Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas offers readers a deeper look into the history of this cunning assassin and her... Views: 23
